World Social Protection Report 2020-22: ILO

COVID-19 has highlighted the importance of Social Protection for citizens. Discuss various government efforts to strengthen social security in India. (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by defining Social protection/security with its different dimensions
• Enumerate the importance of social security in reducing poverty and promoting social mobility
• Elaborate on major government initiatives to ensure social protection for the most vulnerable - like MGNREGA, Ayushman Bharat, Shram Yogi Man Dhan Yojna, Kisan Credit Card etc.
• Way forward / Conclusion